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The Legal Aid Brief (LAB) is a newsletter for the tariff bar. See all the latest articles by issue below.
From LAB issue: December 16, 2022
Strengthening legal aid services
There is some good news to report on legal aid in BC; some encouraging steps in the right direction. Thanks to you and your leadership in the legal…
From LAB issue: October 27, 2022
Law Society requires lawyers to take Indigenous intercultural course
The Law Society of BC requires all lawyers in BC to complete the Indigenous intercultural course by January 2024. The course will help you…
A big duty counsel thank you!
It is National Duty Counsel Day today, October 27, and I want to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the 450 of you who provide duty counsel…
Navigate the portal with how-to videos
Did you know there are short and simple how-to videos to help you use the Lawyer Portal?
New Lawyer Portal update released
Legal Aid BC is continuing to make improvements to the Lawyer Portal, with a focus on enhancing the system speed. Keep an eye out for upcoming…
MyLawBC and the Family Resolution Center are closing down
Legal Aid BC is looking at ways to refocus our resources where they have the greatest impact, and, as part of this process, we have made the decision…
From LAB issue: September 14, 2022
Closures on September 19
Legal Aid BC and all intake offices will be closed Monday, September 19, 2022, for the provincial holiday. See Notice to the Profession NP30,…
Changes to improve legal aid service delivery
Good news – Legal Aid BC is using new funding from the Ministry of the Attorney General to improve legal aid service delivery. As…
Lawyer Portal tip: Don’t forget to submit your authorization replies!
When you are replying to Legal Aid BC requests for more information on an authorization form in the Lawyer Portal, remember to click the “Submit”…
Have a client story you can share?
Sharing the stories of legal aid clients is one of the best ways we can show the value of what Legal Aid BC does – and the work you do.